State of the Industry 2026: Bread shifts towards healthier alternatives The product is becoming more of an intentional purchase, driven by quality ingredients. Liz Parker Kuhn June 16, 2026 Rather than eliminating the bakery product from their diets, consumers are searching for BFY options.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bun buys keep rolling along From both the perimeter and center store, rolls and buns continue to land in shopping carts. Jenni Spinner June 30, 2025 With consumers continuing to crave burgers, hot dogs, and other products, buns and rolls remain popular purchases.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bread buys focus on quality Shoppers and bread producers alike face challenges but the category keeps plugging along. Jenni Spinner June 26, 2025 Sales of bread products have been relatively flat, but consumers continue reaching for BFY and restaurant-like options.Read More
La Brea Bakery releases line of pretzel bread The new bakery products include pretzel buns, sausage buns, and baguettes. SF&WB Staff April 3, 2025 The artisan bread brand is launching authentic German-style pretzel buns, sausage buns, and baguettes.Read More
La Brea Bakery rolls out breads in over 1,000 Target stores The breads are free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors. SF&WB Staff September 17, 2024 Consumers can experience Artisan French Dinner Rolls and Baguette & Sandwich Rolls fresh in their own kitchen in minutes.Read More
No fooling—today is National Sourdough Bread Day The food-related holiday celebrates the long-fermented bread. Jenni Spinner April 1, 2024 The food-related holiday celebrates the long-fermented bread.Read More
Scoring the snacks: producers, SF&WB team weigh in on Super Bowl eats Most people watching the game report more excitement over food than football. Jenni Spinner February 8, 2024 Most people watching the game report more excitement over food than football.Read More
La Brea Bakery introduces New York Rye Loaf bread The artisan bread is made with wheat and rye flours, and a sprinkling of caraway seeds. Jenni Spinner January 24, 2024 The artisan bread is made with wheat and rye flours, and a sprinkling of caraway seeds.Read More
Fun Friday: Home Run Inn 'Pizza Spice,' free Pop-Tarts, La Brea Bakery cookbook, and more A Swedish company has invented a chocolate box that will "tattle" if friends or family sneak a piece of chocolate. Liz Parker Kuhn December 8, 2023 Fun Friday products and news from Home Run Inn, Pop-Tarts, La Brea Bakery, and a company that has invented a chocolate box that will notify you when it's opened.Read More
Bread buyers want quality, health, and a taste of home Sales increases and product innovations give bread producers and consumers alike reasons to celebrate. Jenni Spinner November 20, 2023 The bread category is having an interesting year. The good news: sales are up in almost every perimeter and center-store bread subcategory. Read More